The Forge
A coal hearth, a 1950s power hammer and a lot of hand tools.
How a piece is made
1. Drawing
We sketch the piece full size on the workshop floor in chalk, so the curves can be checked against the bar.
2. Forging
Bar stock is heated in the coal fire and drawn out, upset, split and scrolled on the anvil.
3. Joining
Where we can, joints are riveted or collared in the traditional way rather than welded.
4. Finishing
Wire-brushed while warm, then blackened with linseed oil and beeswax, or sent for galvanising.
Courses
Twice a season we run a two-day introduction to forging for small groups. You will make a hook, a bottle opener and a small leaf, and take them home.
Courses are announced in the workshop and are usually full a month ahead.